Sat 14 September 2024: The BRICS media summit opened in Moscow on Saturday, bringing together 120 media executives from 60 outlets across 47 nations, including Yusuf Ozhan, deputy director-general and editor-in-chief of Turkey’s Anadolu Agency. The summit’s agenda centers on the role of media in fostering stability and cooperation among BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, […]
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Sat 14 September 2024: Saying that both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are “against life,” Pope Francis called on US Catholic voters to choose the “lesser evil” in the US presidential election this fall, said media reports. Speaking to reporters on Friday on his return flight from a 12-day southeast Asian […]
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Sat 14 September 2024: US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern about Iran providing lethal weapons to Russia, the White House said Friday. “They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine as it continues to defend against Russia’s aggression. “They expressed deep concern about Iran and North Korea’s provision of lethal […]
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Sat 14 September 2024: One of two US aircraft carriers deployed to the Middle East to deter Iran from attacking Israel departed the region, the Pentagon said Thursday. “US forces in the region include, but aren’t limited to, an amphibious ready group and marine expeditionary unit, multiple destroyers, fighter aircraft and carrier strike group presence,” […]
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Sat 14 September 2024: The Israeli Defence Ministry expects a 172 per cent increase in psychological injuries among soldiers by 2030, including 61 per cent among army soldiers, Israel Hayom newspaper reported yesterday. The paper said the ministry also expects the rehabilitation department’s budget to increase from 3.7 billion shekels ($1 billion) in 2019 to 10.7 billion […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: During his visit to the US, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola on Friday called for global solidarity with Palestine. “We continue to call on the collective conscience of the global community to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine… to call Israel to stop the genocide that is currently […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced the revocation of accreditation for six British diplomats stationed in Moscow, accusing them of activities associated with espionage and sabotage. The FSB cited evidence of these diplomats participating in actions that threaten Russia’s national security. Britain’s embassy in Moscow has not yet commented on […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: The Biden administration approved the sale of $164.6 million worth of heavy-duty tank trailers and related equipment to Israel on Thursday amid its war on the devastated Gaza Strip and escalation in the West Bank. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said it notified Congress of the potential sale and deliveries are […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law, which aims to strengthen governance within South Africa’s education sector. Delivering remarks during the signing ceremony held at the Union Buildings on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the signing of the Bill marked an important step towards […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. Gordhan passed away in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after a battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 75 years old. President Ramaphosa has offered […]
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